Regular Member cali101 Posted November 25, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2018 Here is the 18 week (4.5 month) update. I have not cut the top of my hair for about a month. I am thinking cut everything to a 2 grade one more time to even everything out then let it grow. The photos are using a flash. Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am hopping for some significant improvement before Christmas. I will next update at 5 months. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT 2 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I would cut to a 2 grade as well but Asmed do recommend 6 months not touching the top. How much will it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted November 27, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2018 Yes Asmed recommends no electric shavers for first 6 months on the transplanted area so I tell my barber to cut it with scissors on the transplanted area to the equivalent of a grade 2 buzz. I don’t know why it matters as long as you don’t cut yourself but if you are going to a barber they can just use scissors although it does take more work for them. I have also read that letting it grow out makes the illusion better but I really liked how the hair looked immediately after surgery with the new hairline and was hoping I could eventually buzz the entire head to level 1 and create that same look. Has anyone been successful in creating same buzz cut look ? https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 9, 2018 Here are my 5 Months updated pictures. I included 2 sets with different lighting. I'm happy with overall progress...wish it would go faster. What does everyone think about progress at 5 Months? I really thought I would be a fast grower as my hair always grows incredibly fast. I still see new growth coming in the form of little bumps. Hoping between 5-6 months will be significant growth and thickening. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kraistoff Posted December 9, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 9, 2018 Think it’s looks good . Dont think you can be disappointed with the process so far . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairShadows Posted December 9, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted December 9, 2018 Looking good! Next few weeks should be exciting I had my hair transplant on 1st Sep 2018. Follow my progress here: FUE 2800 DHI Grafts Dr Cinik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gofi Posted December 10, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted December 10, 2018 It's definitely starting to thicken, very noticeable from your previous update. Happy growing :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted December 23, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2018 Here is my 5.5 month update photos including some different angles and lighting. Feel like I'm getting more coverage each week. Density is still low but happy as its getting better each week. Hoping for significant improvement over next 30 days. I have seen a lot of results get significantly better between 5.5 months and 6.6 months. Happy to answer any questions anyone has relating to my results or my experience. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kraistoff Posted December 24, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2018 Looks really good mate . Have you ever used concealer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gofi Posted December 24, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted December 24, 2018 Thanks for sharing, I'm seeing the progress from your last updates. So far so good :-)) I'll share some pics next week, I'll be 10 weeks post then. Are you taking any supplements in addition to the Fin provided by ASMED? I would be interested to know what others are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SWdan Posted December 24, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2018 It's clearly thickening up. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lukeyb1687 Posted December 24, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2018 Looking right on track!! Happy growing!! 12/2017 - 3500 Grafts- Dr. Emrah Cinik Follow my progress: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hello everyone. This is my 6 month update . I am overall happy so far but obviously would like more density (I hope this helps people with thin hair under 50 microns as I didn’t see any reviews of people with fine hair) but hopping for more to come. I am attaching photos as normal. I will also include a photo of my hair with product in it and then one with concealer and product. i think the concealer helps hide the density issue as my scalp is so white. I really don’t want to use it but maybe for a month until the density gets better. please let me know what you think of the progress and any questions https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 And here are the photos with styling product (1st photo) and with concealer (2nd photo) https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member VicTNYC Posted January 6, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 Looks to be progressing very well. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kraistoff Posted January 6, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 Looks really good mate what concealer do you use? Im 16 weeks post op now. We looked almost the same when you were 16 weeks (I think!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) Before my surgery I would use spray toppik medium brown color apply right after shower then towel dry. It really helped with my receding hairline. I hadn’t used any since surgery as they don’t recommend until 6 month point so tried some this weekend and thought it really helped with the density issue. It was much easier to apply as now the front hairline has grown in so only put it behind the hairline where pre surgery I would apply to create a hairline. I went to a party last night and no one that didn’t know I had a surgery could tell and the people who knew thought it looked good. I always used concealer before surgery when I went out or wore a hat so I think that’s one reason people aren’t noticing I had anything done. I will find a picture of me before surgery with concealer so you can see what I looked like before Edited January 6, 2019 by cali101 https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 Here is me PRE SURGERY with concealer so you can see (2 photos). Please look at my preopp photos at Asmed and you can see how much concealer was helping this don’t think my new hairline is such a drastic change. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member grantleebuffalo Posted January 7, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2019 I think it is a very drastic change! You look WAY better with the lowered hairline, seriously. A lot of time for growth left, hang in there. I am at 5 months soon and know how hard it is to wait for that extra density to come about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thank you. I am very optimistic about growth/maturation between 6-7 months. I have seen several cases make a big change from 6-7 months. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairShadows Posted January 11, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hey Cali, Waiting for big changes just like you are. Currently on Month 4 Week 1, not seen any new hairs come through since Month 3 😨😢 Which are the 6-7 month big change cases you have seen? Think I could do with a motivation/confidence boost. I had my hair transplant on 1st Sep 2018. Follow my progress here: FUE 2800 DHI Grafts Dr Cinik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bman3082 Posted January 11, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2019 Same here im on begginning of month 5 and havent seen any new growth in over a month. Feels awful. Don’t know what to think. Could deffs use some of those big 6-7 month case as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kraistoff Posted January 11, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2019 Guys I’m on month 4 ( on Saturday) difficult to see new growth when your hair is long and you’ve had growth already I reckon you have to have faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hello all and thanks for uuur comments. The one I saw most recently was artofeden on this site. His hair was much thicker and stronger from 5 months to 7 months. i got a hair cut yesterday and can now use some hair product think it’s looking better. I will try to post a photo tomorrow. It’s a completely different type of hair style then I had before the transplant so I’m sure people will notice/ wonder what I did with my hair https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cali101 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Here is my hair after haircut. I got a 2 on the side and she’s letting the top grow out (Insode lighting —first 2 pictures) This would be 6 months 1 week. i also posting some photo I took today in car (last 2 pictures) to show when you take photo very close vs 3 feet away you can see my density issues. I know I’m very early in process hoping for thickening even if I don’t get any new hairs growing Does anyone recommend a good hair product to use for my type of hair. Last night I used a very light product and today I used a gel which seems too strong but I want the hair to hold in place Edited January 13, 2019 by cali101 1 https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&url=https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/52355-asmed-dr-koray-erdogan-4264-grafts-july-2018/&key=74a57dbda1fbe0147b5dc0201016c88ccd710762fec105c09a25191ed0cbe1fd&resource= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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